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Fall Sensory Activities for Kids

October 31, 2019 By Terri Thompson

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Do you love sensory play?

It’s so much fun! This autumn is the perfect time to explore scent, sight, and touch with this fun collection of fall sensory activities for kids.

You’ll find playdough, slime, sensory bins, oobleck, and more.

Let’s get started!

Delight the senses this autumn with this fun collection of fall sensory activities for kids which includes slime, playdough, sensory bins, and more.

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Fall Sensory Activities for Kids

Have some fun with one of these awesome sensory activities that feature the sights, scents, and textures of autumn.

Fall Harvest Glitter Slime

Photo Credit: www.steampoweredfamily.com

Make and play with this fun slime full of the sights and smells of a crisp autumn morning.

Exploring the 5 Senses: A Science Experiment for Kids

Photo Credit: www.kcedventures.com

Explore all five of your senses with this fun fall kitchen science sensory activity.

Pumpkin Spice Cloud Dough

Photo Credit: nurturestore.co.uk

Enjoy playing with this fun pumpkin spice scented cloud dough

Autumn Tree Play Dough Mat

Photo Credit: nurturestore.co.uk

Play with play dough and build an autumn tree with this fun free fall tree play dough mat.

Fun Autumn Sensory Activities

Photo Credit: thimbleandtwig.com

You'll have tons of fun with these ideas for fall sensory bins.

Apple Pinch Pots for Kids

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

These apple pinch pots are both a craft and a sensory activity.

Apple Tree Themed Sensory Bag

Photo Credit: rainydaymum.co.uk

Put the apples on the tree with this fun and mess-free apple sensory bag.

Autumn Playdough Recipe

Photo Credit: rainydaymum.co.uk

Enjoy the smells of autumn with this fun play dough recipe.

Cinnamon Scented Slime

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

Play with some cinnamon scented slime. I bet it smells amazing!

Applesauce Oobleck Recipe

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

Use applesauce to make a fun apple-scented oobleck.

Pumpkin Slime with a Real Pumpkin

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

Make slime out of pumpkin guts. So much fun!

Fall Sticky Tree

Photo Credit: www.howweelearn.com

Put leaves on a sticky tree with this fun sensory activity.

Easy Microwave Maple Pumpkin Playdough

Photo Credit: childhood101.com

Play with this wonderful smelling maple pumpkin play dough this fall.

Apple Scented Cloud Dough: Fall Sensory Play

Photo Credit: www.gracegigglesandnaptime.com

This apple scented cloud dough is so much fun to play with.

Autumn Rice Tray for Fine Motor Skills

Photo Credit: www.science-sparks.com

Practice your fine motor skills with this fun autumn rice tray.

Pumpkin Pie Slime

Photo Credit: www.theartkitblog.com

This pumpkin pie slime even smells like this fall favorite.

Fall-Themed Salt Tray

Photo Credit: www.theartkitblog.com

Practice writing letters and number in this fall-themed salt tray.

Fall Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: therelaxedhomeschool.com

Popcorn makes the base for this fun fall sensory bin.

How to Make a Fall Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: iheartcraftythings.com

Stop by the craft store to get all the supplies for this fun fall sensory bin.

Apple Orchard Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: iheartcraftythings.com

Play with this sensory bin inspired by a trip to an apple orchard.

Five Little Pumpkins Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: iheartcraftythings.com

Have fun with this sensory bin inspired by the book Five Little Pumpkins.

Fluffy Pumpkin Slime

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Play with some fun fluffy pumpkin slime.

Windy Fall Leaves Sensory Bottle

Photo Credit: rhythmsofplay.com

Enjoy the colors of autumn with this pretty fall leaves sensory bottle.

Easy No-Cook Autumn Scented Play Dough

Photo Credit: www.messylittlemonster.com

Make up a batch of this easy no-cook play dough that smells like fall.

Pumpkin Sensory Bags

Photo Credit: www.messylittlemonster.com

This pumpkin sensory bag is the perfect no-mess sensory experience for babies and toddlers.

Apple Scented Play Dough

Photo Credit: www.messylittlemonster.com

This fun play dough looks and smells like a bright red apple.

Fall Leaves Glitter Sensory Bottle For Kids

Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com

This fall glitter sensory bottle is so mesmerizing!

Apple Glitter Jars

Photo Credit: www.firefliesandmudpies.com

These apple glitter jars are so pretty and so much fun!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Playdough

Photo Credit: www.firefliesandmudpies.com

I bet this pumpkin spice latte play dough smells amazing!

Bird Seed Sensory Play with Toddlers

Photo Credit: besttoys4toddlers.com

Bird seed makes a great sensory experience for your little ones.

Apple Scented Rice

Photo Credit: besttoys4toddlers.com

Have fun playing with this colorful apple scented rice.

Raking Leaves Fall Sand Play

Photo Credit: myboredtoddler.com

Raking leaves in a mini sandbox is a fun sensory activity for fall.

Toddler Fall Sensory Bag

Photo Credit: myboredtoddler.com

Play eye-spy with this fun sensory bag.

Scented Fine Motor Pumpkin Activity

Photo Credit: fun-a-day.com

These mini pumpkins (AKA dried chickpeas) and fun for fine motor and sensory play.

Colorful Apple Sensory Play to Engage Your Preschoolers

Photo Credit: fun-a-day.com

Dried chickpeas also make fun mini apples.

Two Ideas for Making a Pumpkin Glitter Jar

Photo Credit: fun-a-day.com

Make some super-cute pumpkin glitter jars

How to Dye Pumpkin Seeds for Discovery Bottles, Art, Literacy, and More

Photo Credit: fun-a-day.com

Save and dye your pumpkin seeds for sensory play.

Color Sorting Fall Sensory Bin for Preschoolers

Photo Credit: teaching2and3yearolds.com

Practice sorting colors with this pretty fall sensory bin.

Which of these fun ideas do you want to try with your kids? There’s so many fun fall sensory play ideas!

Fun Fall Sensory Play Ideas for Kids

More fall activities to try:

Fun Autumn Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Fall Bucket List for Toddlers

100 Ideas for Your Fall Bucket List

Explore Nature While Investigating Trees

Fun Tools for Sensory Play

All of the ideas in the list above have different supply lists, whether it’s a slime recipe or a sensory bin. But, if your kids enjoy sensory play, here are a few items you should keep at hand.

Do you want to do more activities with your family?

Join our fun Facebook community, Creative Family Fun for Busy Families, for daily activities that are great for kids and families. We’ll chat, share, and have fun. It’s a safe and private place to share ideas for family and kids activities.

I’d love for you to join me! Just click the link below, request to join, and answer the questions (they’re easy, I promise). Come join the fun! Join the Creative Family Fun for Busy Families community here.

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Terri Thompson

Terri is a writer and mom of two elementary-aged girls. She has a passion for learning and is always looking for ways to make learning fun. You can find her here writing about fun learning activities, art, craft, and family fun ideas.

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